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Home Auctions Fill a Need by Mary Ann Hester 7/1/10 The most common things blooming in yards in Greenville are "For Sale" signs. In addition to the houses that did not sell over the winter, more real estate companies and "FSBO's" dot the landscape . . Read More |
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Staying Safe in Sorry Times by Richard Breen 6/1/10 Business can take steps to keep their workplaces safe regardless of booms or busts. Read More |
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Signs May Point to Haywood Road Rebirth by Richard Breen 5/1/10 When the owners of the popular Asheville restaurant chain Papas and Beer decided to expand into Greenville, it meant a lot of scouting trips up and down U.S. Highway 25. . . Read More |
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Greenville's Public Transit Needs the Public by Mary Ann Hester 5/1/10 Even though it is his job, Carl Jackson, the Transportation Director for Greenville, goes beyond mere enthusiasm for public transportation . . . Read More |
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Word-of-Mouth Marketing: What Conversation Are You Having? by Sarah Cordell 4/1/10 According to the Word Of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA), word-of-mouth marketing is “harnessing the voice of the customer for the good of the brand.” . . . Read More |
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From SEO to Video Web Sites Constantly Seeking Ways to Attract Visitors by Richard Breen 4/1/10 When it comes to Web sites, the cutting edge is a moving target . . . Read More |
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The Grass Isn't Always Greener by Stephanie Wise 3/1/10 For years, horse owners and veterinarians have noted significant mortality rates in expectant mares grazing on tall fescue. Foal mortality rates are an even greater concern. Studies show an 86 percent mortality rate for foals delivered on fescue . . . Read More |
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The Necessities of Invention - Getting a Patent Is Neither Simple Nor Cheap by Richard Breen 3/1/10 It has been four years since Alan Adolphsen came up with a way to make firearms shoot more accurately. Since that time, the Main resident has found a business partner and launched a startup operation in Greer . . . Read More |
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A Blank Slate by Richard Breen 2/1/10 When a piece of commercial real estate is slated for demolition, the buildings usually don't come down until the developer has locked in financing and/or signed deals for new tenants. That is not the case for . . . Read More |
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Board Savvy by Brandy Woods Snow 1/1/10 Occupying a bank board seat means more than being a figurehead. Responsible for the governance of the institution, a bank's board of directors holds a tremendous . . . Read More |
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Tax Changes Try to Spur Business Spending by Richard Breen 12/1/09 Elizabeth Garrison is one businessperson who doesn't feel that bad about paying taxes. "It means your company's growing," says Garrison whose Ever-Greem Recycling service has operated in Greenville . . . Read More |
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Perking Up Your Benefits Package by Nichole Livengood 11/1/09 The state of the nation's economy has been a big kick in the shins to companies nationwide. CEO's of a long list of local companies have had to choose between paying the bills and laying off . . . Read More |
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GSP: Rebuilding the Gateway by Lisa Finley 11/1/09 "Through this gateway will pass the people who will make the future of this area." These prophetic words were spoken on Sunday, October 14, 1962. The event was a luncheon attended by . . . Read More |
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Foreign Trade and the Upstate Economy by Brandy Woods Snow 10/1/09 My Greenvillian would concur that our area has a definite interest in International business - BMW, Michelin, and international airport, and ICAR. But it might be surprising to learn . . . Read More |
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Legal Tips for Doing Business Overseas by Kristi Keenan 10/1/09 In the South, you do business with people you know - that's just how we operate. According to local experts on international law, you'd be smart to apply that same rule of thumb when doing . . . Read More |
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Engineering Growth for Environmental Health by Brandy Woods Snow 9/1/09 According to a 2008 report from Clemson University's Strom Thurmond Institute (STI) projecting growth in the Upstate to 2030, the "growth ratio" determined for the region is 5:1. Read More |
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Downtown Greenville Tourism Efforts Continue by Richard Breen 8/1/09 Arlene Marcley admits she's a bit surprised by the number of tourists who have flocked to the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum since its 2008 opening in Greenville's West End. Read More |
